perder present subjunctive conjugation
Perder (to lose) in the present subjunctive: pierda, pierdas, pierda, perdamos, perdáis, pierdan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: perda |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: perdas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: perda |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: perdan |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present subjunctive
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) follows expressions of wishes, emotions, doubt, impersonal judgements and requests: “Quiero que vengas.” It also gives the usted/ustedes and negative tú commands.
How it is formed
Take the yo form of the present, drop the -o and add the “opposite” vowel: -ar → e, es, e, emos, éis, en; -er/-ir → a, as, a, amos, áis, an. So tengo → tenga, hago → haga. Six verbs are fully irregular: ser, estar, ir, haber, saber, dar.
Perder is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give perda, perdas, perda, perdan.
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Perder in a sentence
- Pierdo las llaves a menudo.I often lose my keys.
- Perdimos el partido ayer.We lost the game yesterday.
e→ie stem change; also means 'to miss' (a bus, train, opportunity).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of perder?
Perder in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo pierda, tú pierdas, él/ella/usted pierda, nosotros perdamos, vosotros perdáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pierdan.
Is perder irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pierda (regular would be perda); tú pierdas (regular would be perdas); él/ella/usted pierda (regular would be perda); ellos/ellas/ustedes pierdan (regular would be perdan).
When do you use the Spanish present subjunctive?
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) follows expressions of wishes, emotions, doubt, impersonal judgements and requests: “Quiero que vengas.” It also gives the usted/ustedes and negative tú commands.
How is the present subjunctive formed?
Take the yo form of the present, drop the -o and add the “opposite” vowel: -ar → e, es, e, emos, éis, en; -er/-ir → a, as, a, amos, áis, an. So tengo → tenga, hago → haga. Six verbs are fully irregular: ser, estar, ir, haber, saber, dar.
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